Missing ingredient in most DIY Mod Podge coasters instructions: "Envirotex" to waterproof them!! This blog explains (wonderfully) exactly how to use it!!! :) Glad I read this before I tried to make mine!

Mod Podge Tile Coasters: Missing ingredient in most DIY Mod Podge coasters instructions: "Envirotex" to waterproof them!! This blog explains (wonderfully) exactly how to use it!!! :) Glad I read this before I tried to make mine!

THIS is my next craft project!!
For each coaster you will need: 25 Scrabble tiles (resale shops and yard sales are good places to find used Scrabble games.. you can also find them online) cork board carpenter’s glue Xacto knife varnish (I used marine varnish) paint brush Special Effects Aging Glaze or wood stain DIY Scrabble Coasters Tutorial Pick out your tiles. scrabble tiles Pick out letters for desired name. scrabble tile project Paint name letters with aging glaze or stain and let dry. scrabble crafts Place tiles on cork board and trace around them with a pencil. (If you are in a hurry, skip this step and simply add carpenter’s glue to cork board.) scrabble tile coastersscrabble coaster Remove tiles and add carpenter’s glue to cork board inside the traced square. scrabble diy coasterAdd Scrabble tiles to the cork board, beginning in the corner. Pay attention to the letters – you might inadvertently create some swear words. diy coasters diy coasterUsing an Xacto knife, cut around the tiles. Try to get as close to the edge as possible. scrabble tile crafts Varnish. scrabble coaster Let dry. (You can give it another coat if you want.)

Chris over at Just a Girl is having a party. You don’t want to miss this one because it is featuring wonderful handmade gifts! If you are like me, it is hard to afford buying Christmas gifts for all of the special people in my life, so to save some money, why not make them […]